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event

[ih-vent] / ɪˈvɛnt /


NOUN
performance, competition
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Organizers said 2027’s event will take place at the hall’s home in Cleveland.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

John Maclean, from the UK Meteor Network, said the meteor was not connected to any astronomical event, and likely stemmed from a larger asteroid.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Churchill railed against the idea that any event was unavoidable,” Mr. Vinen writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Rep. Katie Porter and philanthropist Tom Steyer — have all agreed to participate in the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

My nightdress, in the event I stay at the hotel with her.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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